A 'boutique firm with very experienced lawyers' OGH Legal offers dual expertise in international and local law, advising on construction, banking, insolvency, and cross-border disputes, alongside a growing corporate advisory practice. Sherif Hikal and Mohamed ElGhatit co-lead the team, with the former recognsied for his background in banking and finance and insolvency cases and the latter for his strength in construction and engineering disputes. Suzanne Abdullah has recently been active on commercial disputes and has specialist knowledge in IP matters. Omar Abdulaziz Al Omar also comes recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Very strong team.’
‘Mohamed El-Ghatit, is a maverick when it comes to disputes. He leads a very strong team. He is well versed in Arab laws, and a great strategist.’
Key clients
- Dubai Insurance Company
- Bank of America
Work highlights
- Acted for DIB in respect of an LCIA arbitration brought by NMC Health Care administrators in respect of assignment and pledge agreements relating to a 2018 set of Murabaha facility agreements.